Hope Partnership for Education is a North Philadelphia independent middle school and education center that provides a high-quality, values-based education that supports and challenges students from adolescence to adulthood. Hope creates compassionate citizens and courageous leaders, through a transformative, caring, and joy-filled education.

Position Title: GSP High School Advancement Coordinator

Date Modified: 2023

DLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Graduate Support

Start Date: Actively Recruiting

Position Purpose:

The Graduate Support Program High School Advancement Coordinator is a member of the
Graduate Support team and reports directly to the Director of Graduate Support. They work
closely with the Director of Graduate Support to assist and manage a comprehensive program of
support for Hope Partnership students, graduates, and their families. The Graduate Support High
School Advancement Coordinator is responsible for cultivating and implementing the
school-wide high school and college prep culture. The high school prep culture educates
students, graduates, and their families about high school opportunities in public, private, and
charter schools following their attendance at Hope Partnership Middle School. The High School
Advancement Coordinator is also responsible for guiding students and their families through the
high school application process, and providing resources for secondary school success.

Essential Functions:

● Operates and maintains the Hope Partnership Graduate Support Lounge in a positive,
welcoming, motivating and professional atmosphere
● Supports graduates through emergencies and unexpected occurrences
● Assists with organizing department-wide events for graduates and families in order to
build and maintain relationships with Hope Partnership for Education
● Assists with departmental clerical work
● Accompanies students on GS trips including high school fairs, college tours and field
trips
● Attends ongoing professional development trainings and seminars in collaboration with
GS Director

High School Placement Responsibilities:

● Establish relationships with High School Admissions teams, for which the High School
advancement Coordinator will act as the main point of contact
● Facilitate the High school application process for Hope Partnership's 8th grade students
o Collaborates with Director to develop personalized list of high schools for each 8th grader to apply to based on grades, interests, and goals for the future
o Collaborates with Director in maintaining high school application
tracker/database with all upcoming deadlines for applications, test dates, financial
aid, interviews, high school open houses and shadow days
o Meets individually with each 8th grade family and the GS Director to discuss high
school options and recommendations
o Assists 8th grade families in the completion of public, private and charter school
admissions applications
o Schedules shadow day and open house visits for 8th grade students
o Help prepare students for various high school admittance exams (HSPT, SSAT,
etc.)

High School Transition Responsibilities:

● Establish and maintain communication with all freshman graduates of Hope Partnership
● Collaborate with the GS Director to coordinate quarterly progress meetings with high
schools attended by Hope graduates
● Ensure all freshman graduates are maintaining their end of the Graduate Support Program
Alumni Contracts
● Supervises weekly study halls during the academic year
o Work individually with alumni to assist them with homework assignments,
projects, and test preparation
o Differentiate instruction to fit the needs of various learning styles
o Coach alumni through their high school transition by aiding the development of
organizational and communication skills

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in related field
● Background knowledge of basic educational principles
● Excellent written, communication and presentation skills
● Ability to work within a fast-paced, energetic, and dynamic environment
● Experience working with underserved and under resourced populations and communities
● Organizational skills

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

● Ability to work within limited space conditions
● Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, walk, see, hear, while being actively involved with the
students and staff
● Occasional weekend or late evening work is required